Independent councillor Deepak Kumar, also known as Deepu, was elected president of the Nurmahal Municipal Council in Jalandhar district during a meeting held on June 24, 2026. Deepak, who contested the recent municipal elections as an Independent candidate with Congress support, later joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the polls. BSP candidate Kuldeep Kumar was elected as the vice-president.
Swearing-in and Election Process
All 13 newly elected councillors were sworn in at the council meeting, which was conducted by Phillaur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Deepak Kumar. The SDM confirmed that the elections for the president and vice-president positions were conducted through voting. Nakodar MLA Inderjit Kaur Maan also attended the meeting. BJP councillor Dinesh Kumar boycotted the proceedings. Deepak Kumar secured eight votes to win the presidency.
Political Composition of the Council
The 13-member Nurmahal Municipal Council comprises four AAP councillors, six Congress-supported Independents, two BSP councillors, and one BJP councillor. The election results reflect the shifting political alliances in the region, with Deepak Kumar's victory consolidating the support of AAP and Congress-backed Independents.
Impact and Reactions
The election of Deepak Kumar as council president is expected to influence local governance and development initiatives in Nurmahal. The presence of MLA Inderjit Kaur Maan at the meeting indicates the importance of the council in the broader political landscape of Jalandhar district. The BJP's boycott signals ongoing political tensions within the council.
